How to Clean Titanium Jewelry

Titanium is a popular metal for jewelry because it is the hardest metal in the world. In fact, it is stronger than steel, despite its light weight, and is scratch-resistant. However, you must be careful when cleaning titanium jewelry because it will discolor even though it is difficult to mar the jewelry's surface.

Things You'll Need

• Soft cloth
• Baby toothbrush
• Warm water
• Bowl
• Mild soap (baby soap is good for this)

Instructions

1. Fill the bowl about halfway with warm, soapy water. You can use as much soap as you want, but do not use an abrasive detergent or a harsh cleaning soap. These can discolor your jewelry and even scratch the surface of the stones.

2. Wash the titanium jewelry in the warm, soapy water. If you have several pieces, submerge them all, then brush them gently with the soft baby toothbrush to remove any dirt residue and grime. Use circular motions, but do not scrub the jewelry with the brush. Be very gentle. If your titanium jewelry is colored, you should not use the brush; instead, rub it with a soft cloth.

3. Rinse the jewelry off with warm water. Continue to hold the titanium jewelry over the bowl so that it does not get lost if you accidentally drop it.

4. Dry the jewelry completely. Wipe the jewelry down with the clean, soft cloth. If you wish, you can allow it to air dry for about 15 minutes after you have dried it off by laying it on top of the clean cloth in a safe place.

Tips & Warnings

• Titanium jewelry that has been colored or tinted is easily scratched because the surface color is a separate layer. Never scrub any colored jewelry, even with a very soft brush.

Resources

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